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Atchison County health inspections

Written on September 10, 2024

Atchison County establishments that sell food and drinks receive health inspections, once, twice, or three times a year depending on the type of foods sold and risk to the public.  Continue Reading »

RPHS alumni celebrate 70s & 80s reunion

Written on September 3, 2024

The 70s and 80s Reunion ‘End of Summer Bash’ was held Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the Atchison County Memorial Building. Alumni and guests gathered to enjoy reminiscing and live  Continue Reading »

Sheriff-elect and police chief involved in cattle chase

Written on September 3, 2024

In a scene reminiscent of the Wild West, residents of Tarkio and people traveling through town on Thursday morning, August 29, might have witnessed Tarkio’s own lawmen on horse-back trying  Continue Reading »

Graves-Chapple Field Day

Written on September 3, 2024

Mandy Bish spoke on tar spot, southern rust and other diseases of corn and soybeans on the pest management tour at Graves-Chapple Field Day August 27.   Farmers learned about  Continue Reading »

Leon Reed recognized at retirement celebration

Written on September 3, 2024

Presiding Commissioner Curt Livengood, left, read a proclamation honoring Leon Reed, right, for his 49 1/2 years of service to Atchison County.   Leon Reed, left, and his former supervisor,  Continue Reading »

1984 and 1985 State Championship football teams honored

Written on September 3, 2024

The coaches and players from the 1984 and 1985 State Championship football teams were honored at halftime of the Blue Jays’ home opener against Pattonsburg on Friday August 30, 2024.  Continue Reading »

Liles Enterprises celebrating 10-year anniversary

Written on September 3, 2024

Susan and Rob Liles are the owners of Liles Enterprises, LLC. The company is celebrating its 10-year anniversary on Tuesday, September 10, at the Liles Tile Yard at 31792 State  Continue Reading »

Grabbing life by the horns with a can-do attitude and some orneriness makes for a long and happy life for Phyllis Jackson

Written on September 3, 2024

Phyllis Arlene Falconer Jackson will be turning 97 in November.  But age is just a number and she’s still enjoying life to the fullest, even recently taking a motorcycle cruise  Continue Reading »

RPHS alumni to celebrate Coach Cline era, 70s & 80s reunion, and Blue Jay Classic over Labor Day weekend

Written on August 27, 2024

Rock Port alumni are invited to several events which include the following: Friday, August 30, 2024 The Rock Port Booster Club will hold a tailgate party at Blue Jay Stadium.  Continue Reading »

After almost five decades of service, Leon Reed is retiring from county highway department

Written on August 27, 2024

Thanks to cement and steel prices being less expensive and providing their own equipment and labor, the Atchison County Highway Department was able to replace all but three bridges from  Continue Reading »

Tarkio Rehab residents “Ride The Wind”

Written on August 27, 2024

Ride The Wind Day was Friday, August 23, 2024, so Tarkio Rehabilitation and Health Care residents did just that. Several of them hopped on the backs of motorcycles and some  Continue Reading »

Farmers Market

Written on August 27, 2024

The Fairfax Farmers Market is held every Friday at Broadway and Hwy. 59, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. All vendors are welcome. For more information, contact Marilyn Alldredge at  Continue Reading »

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